Lowdown: The Padres could have a lot of talent at Fort Wayne this year with Dustin Peterson at third, Franchy Cordero at shortstop and Van Meter at second base as an average defender with desirable on-base skills. At 5-foot-11 and 165 pounds, power doesn’t figure to be ever become a big part of his game, but the Padres see him as a solid all-around prospect at the position.

Lowdown: The Padres signing Ronny Cedeno over bringing up Anna clearly showed that the Padres don’t view Anna as anything but an AAAA-kinda player. He knows the strike zone and swings an OK bat, but he doesn’t have the range to cover a middle infield position in the majors over a long period of time. Still, it’s hard to ignore Anna leading the Pacific Coast League in hitting last year.

CORNER OUTFIELDERS

Outside of Jedd Gyorko last year and Chase Headley’s 2012 season, the Padres farm system hasn’t introduced a lot of impact, power bats to the major league lineup over the years. This position group has a chance to change that trend – and soon. Read on …

Right fielder Rymer Liriano, pictured before blowing out his right elbow, may still turn out to be the first jewel out of the Padres' baseball academy in the Dominican Republic. K.C. Alfred • u-t

Right fielder Rymer Liriano, pictured before blowing out his right elbow, may still turn out to be the first jewel out of the Padres' baseball academy in the Dominican Republic. K.C. Alfred • u-t

1 – RYMER LIRIANO

Opening Day Age: 22

B/T: R/R

How acquired: Signed 2007

2013 teams: Injured; Did not play

Key stats: Injured; Did not play

Lowdown: Although reconstructive elbow surgery cost Liriano all of the 2013 season, the Padres fully believe he’ll bounce right back to being the legit, five-tool prospect they envisioned when they signed the 6-foot, 225-pound athlete out of the Dominican Republic. His plus bat speed should lead to more power down the road, although improved plate discipline is a must for Liriano to fully realize his potential. He had a 119-to-41 strikeout ratio in 127 games between the California League and Texas League in 2012, when he slashed .280/.350/.417. He also swiped 32 bases that season. Look for Liriano to restart his career at Double-A San Antonio this spring.

The Padres selected outfielder Hunter Renfroe with their first pick in the 2013 draft.

The Padres selected outfielder Hunter Renfroe with their first pick in the 2013 draft.

2 – HUNTER RENFROE

Opening Day Age: 22

B/T: R/R

How acquired: First round (13), 2013

2013 teams: SS Eugene, Low-A Fort Wayne

Key stats: .271 / .308 / .459, 6 HR, 25 RBIs, 26 R, 2 SB, 170 AB

Lowdown: The Padres’ latest first-round pick didn’t waste time making an impression, slashing .308/.333/.510 in the Northwest League to earn a quick promotion to Fort Wayne. Like Rymer Liriano, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound Renfroe profiles as a five-tool right fielder who could move quickly after his breakout year as a junior at Mississippi State. He’ll start the season in the California League, where his impact raw power could really soar in the hitter-friendly circuit. Take cover in Adelanto and Lancaster.